ARBROATH boss Paul Sheerin is bracing himself for a fiery derby tonight as some familiar faces return to Gayfield.

Forfar poached Keith Gibson and Gavin Swankie in the summer and both should play this evening.

Sheerin – who is without Scott Robertson and Stuart Malcolm – said: “Keith and Gavin being involved adds an extra bit of spice to the derby. I’m sure they’ll be given a warm welcome!”

Airdrie take on East Stirling with Diamonds boss Jimmy Boyle hoping his players can end their recent woeful record against lower-league sides.

Boyle said: “Our record is pretty awful and we know East Stirling will be up for it and want to knock us out.”

Nathan Blockley and Sean Lynch return for Airdrie while Craig Donaldson is pushing for a return for Shire.

Grant Murray is hoping to maintain his 100 per cent record as Raith boss as his side take on Montrose. Murray, who has three wins out of three, said: “We won’t take anything for granted but I’m delighted at how it’s gone so far.”

Annan will be looking to make up for Saturday’s 5-1 loss to Stirling as they host Stenny, who welcome back Eric Paton, Brown Ferguson and John Gemmell after Saturday’s draw at Ayr.

Stenny boss Martyn Corrigan said: “We had a few boys out and didn’t look any weaker so that’s a good sign.”

Cowdenbeath also hope to bounce back in their derby with East Fife after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat to Dunfermline.